General Labourer

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Applications will be accepted online only. Please apply online at www.canada.ca/government-jobs. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line please contact the hiring manager as identified on this poster.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Duties

Duties for Grounds General Labourer
• Assists Groundskeeper in various work orders and projects
• Assists in Grounds maintenance services including cutting grass, raking, trimming trees, shovelling and snow removal
• Operation and maintenance of small riding equipment such as riding lawn mowers and garden tractors
• Operation of hand tools, such as shovels, rakes and hand saws
• Operation and maintenance of small motorized equipment such as push lawn mowers and weed whippers
• Provides physical labour at the Grounds maintenance sites

Work environment

As an employer of choice for over 26,000 men and women, the RCMP promises a career like no other. With over 130 years of tradition and service, the RCMP is Canada’s national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.

Top reasons to work for Regina RCMP:
- Worry-free parking
- RCMP offers great benefits including sick leave, family-related leave, health/dental plans, and a great pension plan. For more information regarding benefits, please see the above link
- Free use of RCMP facilities such as the gym, pool, skating rink, and indoor track
- Located in West Regina, you’ll be a short distance from running paths and parks.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff positions with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period) of general labourers in the Grounds Unit at the RCMP.

Should a Public Service (PS) employee be found qualified and selected for appointment, notification regarding the PS appointment, if applicable, will be posted on www.jobs.gc.ca in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Information regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Experience as a general labour in a grounds maintenance setting

Experience working with basic computer applications including: Internet, email, and word processing software such as Microsoft Word

Experience using hand held power tools such as impact drill, whipper snipper, etc.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Experience in operating small equipment such as riding lawn mowers, garden tractors and skidsteers

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of safety procedures, materials and equipment related to a general labour role

Ability to lift and move objects, materials and equipment in a safe and proper manner

Ability to follow directions

Oral communication

Working effectively with others

Thinking things through

Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Dependability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Willing and able to lift and carry objects (maximum of 25 kilograms/55 pounds)

Willing and able to work in varying weather conditions including; snow, rain, heat and cold.

Willing and able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in accordance with safety rules

Willing and able to be available to be on standby, to work shift work, work overtime on short notice, and work evenings and/or weekends

Willing and able to travel via commercial or government transportation services when required

Willing and able to work in uncomfortable positions and spaces, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, and to work in high places, such as ladders, scaffolds and/or power mobile equipment

Willing and able to attend all training as required

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Enhanced Reliability Status

Possession of a valid Canadian Drivers' License equivalent to a Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's License

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset) for the initial screening, in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

The successful applicant will have to obtain an RCMP security clearance. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.